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France selects Saab GlobalEye

Saab has signed a contract with France’s General Directorate of Armaments (Direction générale de l’Armement, DGA) for the supply of two GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft. The agreement also covers associated ground equipment, training and long-term support. The total order value is approximately SEK 12.3 billion, with deliveries scheduled to take place […]

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Saab strengthens partnership with Airservices Australia

Saab and Airservices Australia have signed a master service agreement covering the airports in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, reinforcing a long-standing commitment between the two organisations. Under the agreement, Airservices Australia will deploy Saab’s advanced tower automation system, incorporating the latest version of the Saab Integrated Air Traffic Control Suite (I-ATS), which will be

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T-7 partnership poised to transform RAF training

Saab, Boeing and BAE Systems have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on the Royal Air Force’s next fast-jet trainer programme, proposing the T-7 as the backbone of a modernised training system. The agreement also positions the three companies to pursue future international pilot-training opportunities together. “Together, Boeing with Saab and now BAE Systems

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Marcus Wandt

Marcus Wandt to lead Saab’s new Strategy and Technology division

Saab has appointed Marcus Wandt as Senior Vice President and head of its new Group Strategy and Technology function. The division will strengthen Saab’s strategic position and focus on group-level strategy, technology, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and new ventures. Wandt, currently Chief Innovation Officer, brings a unique mix of experience to the role. A former

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The Kingdom of Thailand has ordered four Gripen fighter aircraft © Saab

Thailand orders next-generation Gripen fighters in SEK 5.3 billion deal

Saab has confirmed the signing of a major contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the supply of four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft to the Kingdom of Thailand. Valued at approximately SEK 5.3 billion (€469 million), the agreement covers the delivery of three Gripen E and one Gripen F models, along with associated

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Saab will equip 26 more U.S. airports with its Aerobahn Runway and Surface Safety service

FAA selects Saab’s runway safety system for 26 more U.S. airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Saab a significant contract to install its Aerobahn Runway and Surface Safety service at 26 additional airports across the United States. This award falls under the FAA’s Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI) Block 3 deployment, furthering efforts to enhance runway safety through modern, technology-driven solutions. Saab’s system is designed

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Saab has placed an order for two Global 6500 jets

Saab orders Bombardier Global 6500 jet

Bombardier Defense has confirmed a firm order from long-standing partner Saab for two Global 6500 aircraft, reinforcing the aircraft’s growing role in modern defence applications. The deal highlights the Global 6500’s suitability as a multi-mission platform for strategic government operations. The Global 6500, part of Bombardier’s Global aircraft family, offers advanced performance with a top

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Saab and Sabena technics partner on GlobalEye modifications

Saab has entered into a long-term framework agreement with French aerospace maintenance specialist Sabena technics for complex modification work on its GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. The agreement, signed as part of Saab’s broader industrial collaboration strategy, will provide a foundation for ongoing cooperation between the two companies. Under this new arrangement,

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